Thai News Summary

Thailand to open to 46 COVID-19 low risk countries on November 1st
Thailand has decided to reopen its borders to citizens from 46 COVID-19 low risk countries on November 1st, instead of just the 10 announced previously. The 11pm-3am curfew in Bangkok... The post Thailand to open to 46 COVID-19 low risk
Published 42 minutes ago
Source: Thai PBS World
Woman fatally shot by prop firearm on a New Mexico movie set
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A woman has been killed and a man injured Thursday after they were shot by a prop firearm at a movie set outside Santa Fe,... The post Woman fatally shot by prop firearm on a
Published 48 minutes ago
Source: Thai PBS World
China not forcing countries to take sides – Chinese envoy
China has no desire to engage in a Cold War with the US and has no intention of forcing countries in the region to choose sides, said Chinese Ambassador to... The post China not forcing countries to take sides –
Published 56 minutes ago
Source: Thai PBS World
Indonesia set COVID19 Quarantine set to five days
The Indonesian government has officially cut the quarantine period from eight days to five days, following the Circular of the Covid-19 Task Force Number 20 of 2021 concerning International Travel... The post Indonesia set COVID19 Quarantine set to five days
Published 1 hour ago
Source: Thai PBS World
The first organic skincare brand in Myanmar
Myanmar is a country which has been plagued by troubles throughout its history, but it prospered quickly after the 2015 election, which saw the first democratically elected government come into... The post The first organic skincare brand in Myanmar first
Published 1 hour ago
Source: Thai PBS World
Many official details on Thailand “reopening” in November to low-risk vaccinated foreign tourists published overnight
The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Thailand-   Just before 11:00 P.M. last night, October 21st, 2021, following an announcement by Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan O’Cha on his Facebook that the list of eligible countries for low-risk arrival for vaccinated foreign
Published 1 hour ago
Source: Pattaya News
New Zealand sets 90% vaccine target to end lockdown
New Zealand set a 90-percent vaccination target Friday for scrapping lockdowns as Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern unveiled a plan to open up despite the stubborn grip of the Delta variant.... The post New Zealand sets 90% vaccine target to end
Published 1 hour ago
Source: Thai PBS World
Prawit goes to war with traffickers
Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon has ordered authorities to ramp up their efforts in stamping out human trafficking after Thailand was downgraded to the Tier 2 Watchlist in the 2021 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) annual report.
Published 2 hours ago
Source: Bangkok Post
9,810 new Covid cases, 66 more deaths
There were 9,810 new Covid-19 cases and 66 more fatalities recorded during the previous 24 hours, the Public Health Ministry announced on Friday morning.
Published 3 hours ago
Source: Bangkok Post
Phuket to launch recovery campaign
Phuket is preparing to implement the "Together Phuket Stepping Forward" campaign following the government's policy to allow tourists from low-risk countries to enter without a quarantine period on Nov 1.
Published 5 hours ago
Source: Bangkok Post
Many roads 'unsafe' for motorcycles
Thailand has the highest rate of deaths due to motorcycle accidents in the world and bad roads are part of the problem, the road safety group ThaiRAP has said.
Published 6 hours ago
Source: Bangkok Post
DDC to approve boosters for Sinopharm recipients
The Department of Disease Control (DDC) plans to offer the AstraZeneca or Pfizer vaccine as a booster shot for those who received two inactivated Sinopharm vaccine doses, according to its spokesman.
Published 6 hours ago
Source: Bangkok Post
China envoy highlights study issue
Thai students will be among the first who are allowed to return to China when the country reopens its borders, according to Chinese ambassador Han Zhiqiang.
Published 7 hours ago
Source: Bangkok Post
Park ranger mauled by bear
A park ranger was attacked and savaged by a bear while on patrol in Khao Yai National Park on Thursday.
Published 7 hours ago
Source: Bangkok Post
Suspect nabbed in boy's torture-death
A 37-year-old man was arrested and charged with murder after allegedly torturing his eight-year-old stepson and fatally assaulting him, police said.
Published 7 hours ago
Source: Bangkok Post
Price hikes hit over 200 goods items
The prices of some 204 goods and services have risen during the past 12 months, according to the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO).
Published 7 hours ago
Source: Bangkok Post
Park ranger mauled in Asian black bear attack
A park ranger was injured in a bear attack during a routine patrol in Khao Yai National Park yesterday.
Published 7 hours ago
Source: Bangkok Post
Boys can get two Pfizer shot doses
The Public Health Ministry has decided that boys aged 12-16 can get two doses of the Pfizer vaccine.
Published 7 hours ago
Source: Bangkok Post
Low-risk entry list grows
The government has decided to allow fully vaccinated travellers from 46 low-risk countries to Thailand without quarantine when the country reopens on Nov 1.
Published 7 hours ago
Source: Bangkok Post
Ex-monk causes stir on return
Former monk Phra Yantra Ammaro Bhikkhu is courting more controversy after he returned from the United States to his hometown in Nakhon Si Thammarat's Pak Phanang district to celebrate his 70th birthday.
Published 7 hours ago
Source: Bangkok Post
Covid patients to get coveted jabs
The Public Health Ministry will provide shots of AstraZeneca or Pfizer to anyone who has contracted Covid-19 but has had at least one month to recover from the disease, according to Dr Sophon Mekthon, assistant to the public health minister.
Published 7 hours ago
Source: Bangkok Post
Thailand welcomes visitors from 46 countries from Nov 1
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha says Thailand will open the country to visitors from 46 countries instead of only 10 Covid-19 low-risk countries announced earlier, starting from Nov 1.
Published 13 hours ago
Source: Bangkok Post
Thai Prime Minister to consider full details of country reopening plan at CCSA general meeting on Friday
The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- National – Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O’Cha, as the director of the Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) Committee, is preparing to consider full details of the country reopening plan as proposed by the CCSA sub-panel committee
Published 15 hours ago
Source: Pattaya News
Covid surge threatens 'Charming Chiang Mai' campaign
CHIANG MAI: A jump in the number of Covid-19 cases has set alarm bells ringing ahead of a plan to reopen the northern province for fully vaccinated foreign tourists.
Published 16 hours ago
Source: Bangkok Post
Phuket “sandbox” model adapted for Bangkok’s international airports
Thailand’s Suvarnabhumi and Don Muaeng international airports have adapted Phuket’s “sandbox’ model in the management and processing of arriving foreign tourists. Disembarkation to leaving the airports will take roughly 25... The post Phuket “sandbox” model adapted for Bangkok’s international airports
Published 16 hours ago
Source: Thai PBS World
Court denies Thanathorn bail request for student
A court has dismissed a bail request by Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit for the temporary release of Benja Apan, a Thammasat third-year student charged with royal insult.
Published 16 hours ago
Source: Bangkok Post
500,000 doses of vaccines to be sent to southern Thai provinces as COVID-19 infections surge
An additional half million doses of vaccines will be sent to Thailand’s four southern border provinces, in addition to the 500,000 sent previously, to help contain the spread of COVID-19... The post 500,000 doses of vaccines to be sent to
Published 17 hours ago
Source: Thai PBS World
Disgraced former monk returns to Thailand, warmly received
NAKHON SI THAMMARAT: Disgraced, expelled from the monkhood for sexual misconduct and forced to flee overseas, the former Phra Yantra Ammaro Bhikku recently returned to his hometown in Pak Phanang district to celebrate his 70th birthday.
Published 17 hours ago
Source: Bangkok Post
Air emissions of PM2.5 dust particle reach unhealthy levels in many parts of Thailand, according to IQAir
The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- National – Air emissions of PM2.5 dust particles have exceeded the standard in many areas across the country, reaching an unhealthy level that could potentially cause long-term health issues, according to the real-time record at around
Published 18 hours ago
Source: Pattaya News
Real-estate stocks rise on Bank of Thailand’s relaxed LTV norms
Realtor stocks have been rising due to a combination of optimism on improving property-buying sentiment and speculation that Bank of Thailand (BOT) would relax mortgage lending norms for the commercial banks. The speculations on relaxed norms came true when the
Published 19 hours ago
Source: Thai Enquirer
Wanted drug network money launderer caught
Police have arrested an alleged money launderer for a major drug network run by the notorious "Nu Chen" and impounded assets worth 70 million baht, at his house in central Bangkok.
Published 20 hours ago
Source: Bangkok Post
Another storm to hit Thailand late next week, heavy rain forecast
People living in Thailand’s eastern, lower central, and upper southern regions are advised to brace for heavy rain next Friday and Saturday when an atmospheric depression is expected to make... The post Another storm to hit Thailand late next week,
Published 20 hours ago
Source: Thai PBS World
Three markets in Chiang Mai locked down for three days of disinfection
Chiang Mai’s adjacent Waroros, Ton Lamyai and flower markets have been closed down for three days, starting today (Thursday), for disinfection, while surrounding areas have been placed under maximum watch... The post Three markets in Chiang Mai locked down for
Published 20 hours ago
Source: Thai PBS World
RECAP: Thailand finds 9,727 daily Covid-19 infections with 73 additional deaths today
The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- National – Thailand discovered a total of 9,727 daily Covid-19 infections with 73 additional deaths in the past 24 hours, the Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) reported today, October 21st. The fatalities were 41 men
Published 21 hours ago
Source: Pattaya News
Russell Crowe tastes Jay Fai's cuisine
Oscar winner Russell Crowe has finally met the Michelin Star winner, in another episode of his visit to Bangkok.
Published 21 hours ago
Source: Bangkok Post
Flood-hit residents in Korat evacuated
NAKHON RATCHASIMA: Soldiers were despatched to evacuate flood-hit residents in Muang district after Lam Takhong overflowed, flooding communities and Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital.
Published 22 hours ago
Source: Bangkok Post
KBANK third-quarter profits at 8.62 billion baht, down 2.96 per cent quarter-on-quarter
One of Thailand’s leading commercial banks, Kasikorn Bank (KBANK), saw a net profit of 8.62 billion baht in the third quarter of 2021, down 2.96 per cent from the previous quarter, it reported on Thursday. During the third quarter, Kasikorn
Published 22 hours ago
Source: Thai Enquirer
Couriers caught with speed, crystal meth
SURAT THANI: Two drug couriers have been arrested in Phunphin district while taking 1.3 million methamphetamine pills and one kilogramme of crystal meth from a central province to the deep South.
Published 23 hours ago
Source: Bangkok Post
Thailand using prisoners to make unproven herbal medicine for Covid-19
Remand facilities across the country are using prisoners to produce herbal medicine that allegedly helps fight against Covid-19 symptoms, an official said on Thursday. Ayuth Sintoppant, the Director of General of the Department of Corrections said, that the prisoners have
Published 23 hours ago
Source: Thai Enquirer
Three killed in gas explosion at Chinese BBQ restaurant
A gas explosion at a restaurant ripped through a busy street in a major Chinese city on Thursday, killing at least three people and injuring dozens, state media reported.  ... The post Three killed in gas explosion at Chinese BBQ
Published 23 hours ago
Source: Thai PBS World
Small parties looking to use “Paiboon Model” after court ruling
A court ruling this week that found the deputy leader of the ruling Palang Pracharat Party not guilty of breaching electoral laws when he dissolved his former party to join the PPRP will likely pave way for others to do
Published 23 hours ago
Source: Thai Enquirer
Australia accuses China of undermining world trade
Australia delivered a withering denunciation of China’s trade policies Thursday, accusing Beijing of undermining the World Trade Organization and foot-dragging on promised economic reforms.  During a usually routine WTO review... The post Australia accuses China of undermining world trade first
Published 23 hours ago
Source: Thai PBS World
Music fans spend more time listening to tunes during pandemic -study
Music fans globally are spending more time listening to tunes, about 18.4 hours a week on average, and have turned to their favorite artists for comfort during the COVID-19 pandemic,... The post Music fans spend more time listening to tunes
Published 23 hours ago
Source: Thai PBS World
Chonburi announces 359 new and confirmed cases of Covid-19 and 5 new deaths
The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Highlights: 359 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Chonburi today 753 people recovered and were released from medical care 5 new deaths The Chonburi Department of Public Health announced 359 new and confirmed cases of Covid-19
Published 23 hours ago
Source: Pattaya News
Isaan voters once again hold keys to political power in Thailand
Major political parties are setting their sights on the Northeast as local elections loom, paving the way for a national vote expected next year. Pheu Thai and Move Forward, the... The post Isaan voters once again hold keys to political
Published 1 day ago
Source: Thai PBS World
Movers and Shakers on the SET for October 21
The post Movers and Shakers on the SET for October 21 appeared first on Thai Enquirer.
Published 1 day ago
Source: Thai Enquirer
Pheu Thai points gold finger at PM
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha should take responsibility for the row that erupted after the government suspended operations at a gold mine four years ago, says the Pheu Thai Party.
Published 1 day ago
Source: Bangkok Post
The News Summary – October 21
The post The News Summary – October 21 appeared first on Thai Enquirer.
Published 1 day ago
Source: Thai Enquirer
COVID-19 pill may revive old, bitter debate
Common sense, whether it’s humanitarian or economic, dictates that if the world has found a drug that can make the coronavirus a lot less scary, the treatment should be made... The post COVID-19 pill may revive old, bitter debate first
Published 1 day ago
Source: Thai PBS World
Opinion: Thai pro-institution LGBTQ community must confront hurdles to achieve marriage equality
Now that the Constitutional Court has shelved the LGBTQ marriage equality ruling until December, giving no reason, it is time for all sides in Thailand’s political debates, notably the pro-institution LGBTQ community, to unify and fight for same-sex marriage rights.
Published 1 day ago
Source: Thai Enquirer
9,727 new Covid cases, 73 deaths
Thailand logged 9,727 new Covid-19 cases and 73 new fatalities during the previous 24 hours, the Public Health Ministry announced on Thursday morning.
Published 1 day ago
Source: Bangkok Post
PM urges focus on economy
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Wednesday he was confident of meeting all the challenges on his plate and was unfazed by any rumours of political conflict.
Published 1 day ago
Source: Bangkok Post
Health product crackdown nets B1.6bn
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Consumer Protection Police Division (CPPD) have taken joint legal action against 255 suspects in cases involving the illegal distribution of medical and health products in the past year, worth over 1.6 billion baht
Published 1 day ago
Source: Bangkok Post
Flooded hospital has plan for patients
NAKHON RATCHASIMA: Flood-stricken Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima, the largest hospital in this northeastern province, plans to transfer its patients to other facilities nearby if its main operations become unworkable.
Published 1 day ago
Source: Bangkok Post
Health cover perks for foreigners
The Public Health Ministry is expanding the health insurance ceiling, covering Covid-19 treatment, to at least US$100,000 (3 million baht) for non-immigrant visa O-A applicants, to bolster their confidence to stay in the kingdom.
Published 1 day ago
Source: Bangkok Post
Net-zero target 'can be accelerated'
The UK government hopes Thailand will sign a key environmental compact during the upcoming COP26 climate talks in Glasgow, the British Embassy in Bangkok said yesterday.
Published 1 day ago
Source: Bangkok Post
Permanent body urged for national unity
Conflicts in the country should be resolved through dialogue rather than arrests and a permanent reconciliation commission will help bring that about, said Wanchai Wattanasap, spokesman of the parliament-appointed national reconciliation committee.
Published 1 day ago
Source: Bangkok Post
PM to take part in Asean meets
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will attend the 38th and 39th Asean summits and related meetings on Oct 26-28 via videoconference, the Foreign Affairs Ministry said on Wednesday.
Published 1 day ago
Source: Bangkok Post
Court clears Paiboon to stay as MP
Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) deputy leader Paiboon Nititawan can remain an MP after the Constitutional Court cleared up questions over his status on Wednesday.
Published 1 day ago
Source: Bangkok Post
Sister of abducted satirist charged after giving speech
Thong Lor police on Wednesday sent a case against the elder sister of Wanchalearm Satsaksit, the Thai satirist abducted in Cambodia, to prosecutors after she was charged for allegedly hosting an activity in breach of Covid curbs.
Published 1 day ago
Source: Bangkok Post
Local researchers develop Covid-19 antigen rapid tests
A local antigen rapid test for both professional use and self-testing has been developed and approved for the detection of Covid-19.
Published 1 day ago
Source: Bangkok Post
PM to take part in Asean meets
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will attend the 38th and 39th Asean summits and related meetings on Oct 26-28 via videoconference, the Foreign Affairs Ministry said yesterday.
Published 1 day ago
Source: Bangkok Post
Lampang woman dies after getting vaccine shot
A 26-year-old woman in Lampang died after receiving her first shot of vaccine.
Published 1 day ago
Source: Bangkok Post
Pheu Thai points gold finger at PM
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha should take responsibility for the row that erupted after the government suspended operations at a gold mine four years ago, says the Pheu Thai Party.
Published 1 day ago
Source: Bangkok Post
Talks held to ease motorists’ burden as tolls on Sirat Outer ring road to rise from Dec 15
The Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) is trying to negotiate, with Bangkok Expressway and Metro Public Company (BEM), the concessionaire for the Sirat outer ring road expressway, an easing of... The post Talks held to ease motorists’ burden as tolls
Published 1 day ago
Source: Thai PBS World
Five senior police repositioned after raids find venues selling alcohol, breaking Covid-19 rules, and operating illegally in Bangkok, Thai Police vow further nightlife crackdowns
The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Bangkok – Five senior police officials from the Lumpini Police Station were ordered repositioned by the Royal Thai Police on Sunday, October 17th, after allegedly neglecting the illegal sales of alcoholic beverages at a restaurant in
Published 1 day ago
Source: Pattaya News
Thai Prime Minister Hands Over National Policy – “MDES – Thailand Post”: Uses Digital Technology to Accelerate Health Care Services for Limitless Quality of Life Nationwide
The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Singburi, 20 October 2021 – The Prime Minister presided over the ceremony and handed over national policy to the Minister of Digital Economy and Society and Thailand Post, the leader in national transportation. In order to accelerate the
Published 1 day ago
Source: Pattaya News
Thailand sets out seven conditions for foreign arrivals without quarantine
From November 1st, foreign tourists arriving in Thailand, without being required to enter quarantine, must meet seven conditions, according to the Bureau of Risk Communication and Health Behavior Promotion of the... The post Thailand sets out seven conditions for foreign arrivals
Published 1 day ago
Source: Thai PBS World
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